History and Archives

history
past versions
VERSION ONE: the next generation
While the adults try to start a new civilisation from scratch on the world of Shaman, the next generation of fairies are already beginning to cause problems.
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14th March 2009, 19:12 GMT - 9th July, 2009

VERSION TWO: the rise of mallos
The original fairy Gwythr arrives under the guise of another original, Mallos, and overthrows the deity Aura, plunging Shaman into darkness.
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9th July, 2009 - 5th December, 2009

VERSION THREE: the empty cave
With Aura dead and Gwythr imprisoned, the fairies must try to rebuild their world as best they can without a god.
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5th December 2009 - 20th February, 2010

VERSION FOUR: sunrise
With Aura reborn, the sun rises on a new and peaceful era for Shaman. How long will the serenity last?
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20th February 2010 - 12th April 2010

VERSION FIVE: the seven curses
Gwythr has found a way to escape his prison by releasing magic-infused rats through the enchanted barrier. As each one is released, a terrible curse rocks the world of Shaman.
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12th April 2010 - 31st August 2010

VERSION SIX: saving private aura
Gwythr returns and war is unleashed upon Shaman. Two opposing empires rise up against one another, annihilating neutrality and peace.
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31st August 2010 - 24th December 2010

VERSION SEVEN: operation kemet
Having discovered Gwythr's new identity, the fairies of the Set-Merut empire send some of their people on the top secret military mission, Operation Kemet, in an attempt to free the imprisoned Mallos and alert the Council of Originals of Gwythr's treachery.
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24th December 2010 - 23rd October 2011

VERSION EIGHT: the cunning use of flags
The Council of Originals come to Shaman and impose a 20-year peace so that fairies can rebuild their homes. Meanwhile, Aura and Gwythr are reborn with no memory of who they really are.
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23rd October 2011 - 18th September 2012

VERSION NINE: the trouble with earth
The people of Shaman choose Aura to be their goddess, but she dies on a reconnaissance mission for the Council of Originals. Tsi moves the council's base to Shaman while the deities fight an unknown adversary. Shaman continues to rebuild.
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18th September 2012 - 13th September 2013

VERSION TEN: the heavens besieged
The Council of Originals are stuck on Shaman after an attack from the unknown adversary triggers a magical enchantment protecting the planet. As the creature batters at the barrier, cracks appear and monsters seep through.
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13th September 2013 - 12th June 2014

VERSION ELEVEN: speak no evil
The ancient creature breaks down the barriers, enters Shaman and confiscates every fairy's magic, meaning to consume it. The fairies of Shaman have to band together to find the mysterious rune stones, regain their magic and battle the demon.
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12th June 2014 - 25th July 2015

VERSION TWELVE: opulence
The ancient creature is defeated with rune magic and a little help from a friend. In the aftermath of the powerful positive enchantment used to see off the monster, Shaman welcomes a time of prosperity and tranquillity.
» Current layout.
25th July 2015 - Current

plot history
» History Overview: a narrative of our history.
» Plots: archived copies of the original plots for every version from 5 onwards.

historic territories and landmarks
Apeliotes Caves: named after Apeliotes Island, which is what the territory used to be called.
Augury Vale: named after the curse which is believed to fall upon all who live in this land.
Cascade Falls: originally the Cascading Waterfall, which was a territory in its own right before it merged with Ily Moor to become Dragonbone Moor.
Dragonbone Moor named after the rock-dragon which was grounded in the previously named Ily Moor by Tsi.
Epitome Oasis: named after the former territory Epitome Jungle.
Hippogriff Falls: named because the main rock is shaped like a hippogriff's head and also after Peregryne, the familiar of the land's first owner, Draco.
Kingswood Henge: The old stone circle lends the territory its name and stands in the centre of the Kingswood. The forest, previously concealed by Gwythr's 'evil weirdness' neighbours Sebauza Ruins. It was discovered in year 30 by King Arthur. It is host to three tributaries of the River Twinge, The Monarch, The Baron and The Lady.
Lake Baudelaire: named after Mary Baudelaire, the woman who gave her life to resurrect Aura.
Lake Lilith: named after the lost Queen Lilith, the wife of King Arthur.
Lake Sabriel: named after the lost daughter of Twinge, Sabriel, whose mother previously owned Epitome Jungle and was a key fighter in the resistance against Gwythr.
Old Man's Barrow: is a burial mound located in the centre of the stone circle in the Kingswood. Little else is known of it.
Prince Falls: named after the lost prince of Shaman, Gawain, who was supposedly murdered near the waterfall.
River Twinge: named after Twinge, a key fighter in the resistance against Gwythr.
River Grace: named after Grace, the first elected ruler of Shaman.
Sable Wadi: discovered by the pirate Dracerdis in year 26. This land is named for the ancient tombs scattered throughout the sandstone cliffs. It was the first pirate territory on the Shaman mainland.
Sebauza Ruins: "Sebauza" means "original fairy" in the ancient language. Named after Gwythr's dilapidated palace, which occupies this territory.

notable points in history & characters
First Fairy
Lisette, played by Jaya
Joined March 14th, 2009

First Familiar
Twitch, familiar to Lisette, played by Jaya
Joined March 14th, 2009

First Mythical Familiar
Dacendaran, familiar to Ripley, played by Squirt
Obtained April 11th, 2009

First Extinct Familiar
Sephyr, familiar to Alexi, played by Starshine
Obtained December 27th, 2009

First Power
Telepathy, given to Samael, played by Jassal
Obtained March 28th, 2009

First Defect
Muteness, given to Samael, played by Jassal
Obtained March 28th, 2009

First Shaman-Born Characters
Triplets: Eve, played by Jassal; Aubrey, played by Chia; Liam, played by Emo (Samael x Grace)
Conceived April 5th, 2009
Born May 5th, 2009

First Gay Pregnancy
Draco, 'mother' of Jasper
Conceived August 13th, 2009
Born October 7th, 2009

First Core Ruler
Lisette, played by Jaya
March 14th 2009 - May 9th 2009

First Prime Minister of the Core
Grace, played by Chia
May 9th 2009 - July 9th 2009

First Dictator of the Core
Gwythr, played by Aspelta
July 9th 2009 - September 11th 2009

First Chancellor of the Core
Twinge, played by Faith
October 1st 2009 - December 5th 2009

First Kaiser (King) of the Core
Gwythr, played by Aspelta
September 11th 2009 - December 5th 2009

First Princeps of the Core
Epos, played by Wolf
[Dates unknown]

First Homeland Ruler
Lisette, played by Jaya
Claimed Epitome Jungle March 14th, 2009

First Empress
Twinge, played by Faith
Claimed Cascading Waterfalls September 30th, 2009,
As a colony of the Epitome Jungle (claimed August 29th, 2009)

First Level II Character
Torrin, played by Wink
Reached level II 31st March, 2009

First Level III Character:
Ripley, played by Squirt
Reached level III 9th April, 2009

First Level IV Character:
Ripley, played by Squirt
Reached level IV 16th April, 2009

First Level V Character:
Ripley, played by Squirt
Reached level V 29th April, 2009

First Level VI Character:
Draco, played by Innocent
Reached Level VI 24th November, 2009

First Level VII Character:
Draco, played by Innocent
Reached Level VII 13th May, 2010

First Level VIII Character:
Declan, played by Wolf
Reached Level VIII 1st March, 2011

First Level IX Character:
Declan, played by Wolf
Reached Level IX 4th April, 2011

First Level X Character:
Declan, played by Wolf
Reached Level X [date unknown]

First Master of the Somnium:
Declan, played by Wolf
Reached Level X [date unknown]

First Death
Caspian and his familiar Darling, played by Chia
Died 24th May, 2009

First Murder
Caspian, played by Chia
Murdered by [unknown] 24th May, 2009

First Engagement
Jae, played by Starshine, and Aerianna, played by Demon Pictce
Engaged January 29th 2010
Married March 1st, 2010

First Marriage
Draco, played by Innocent, and Poppy, played by Aspelta
Engaged February 4th 2010
Married February 27th 2010

First Explorer
Declan, played by Wolf
Embarked on exploration 6th January 2012

First Pirate
Declan, played by Wolf
Turned to piracy 6th January 2012

First Pirate King
Declan, played by Wolf
Became Pirate King November 5th 2012

First Pirate Faction
The Belladonna Faction, led by Ewan, played by Alora
Established 18th September 2013

First Lone-Horseback Explorer
Declan, played by Wolf
Embarked on exploration 6th January 2012

First Lone-Foot Explorer
Declan, played by Wolf
Embarked on exploration 28th February 2012

First Expedition-Foot Leader
Declan, played by Wolf, leading Nephthys, played by Aspelta
Embarked on expedition 5th March 2012

First Expediton-Horseback Leader
Kade, played by Zombie, leading Adia Reshil, played by Starshine
Embarked on expedition 27th June 2012

First High Seas Expedition Leader
Ewan, played by Alora, leading NPCs
Embarked on expedition 16th January 2013

First Discoverer of New Land
Dracerdis, played by Aspelta
Discovered Sable Wadi 20th March 2013

First Level 1 Marsh Monster Victor
Reece, played by Nicky
Defeated the Bunnyip 20th October 2012

First Level 2 Marsh Monster Victor
Nephthys, played by Aspelta
Defeated the Slithy Tove 2nd January 2013

First Qualified Professional
Fael, played by Matt
Qualified as a Blacksmith 19th July 2013